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As a Therapist, Educator and Posi ve Living Expert, Diane has dedicated her career to helping people turn their lives around and is now on a mission to help them develop a sustainable posi ve at- tude that can actually turn one into an op - mist, literally. Through her three books, "Crea ng Bal- ance & Finding Happi- ness", "Baby Steps: the Path from Motherhood to Career" and " Mind- fully Happy- waking up to life." Diane has been speaking and empowering people na- onwide. She is also an Adjunct in Psychol- ogy at Montclair State University, where her college work includes mentoring students for personal issue advisement. When we are happy, we are healthier. There is a huge connec on between our physical and emo on- al health. Research states happiness is closely ed to being happy with your job, your closest rela onships and taking care of yourself physically and emo on- ally. Happiness lowers your risk for cardiovascular dis- ease, lowers your blood pressure, enables be er sleep, improves your diet, allows you to maintain a normal body weight through regular exercise and re- duces stress. Happy Employees are 12% more produc ve. Compa- nies with happy employees outperform other com- panies by 20%. While each person has a gene c set point for hap- piness (like we do for weight), a big chunk of how you feel is under your control, meaning the way you spend your me and the thoughts you allow to lin- ger can really impact your mood and your long-term happiness. Always be open- when we are open, we can view situa ons as opportuni es and possibili es. Even mistakes/failures become teachable/learnable mo- ments. You can't give what you don't have – don't try to be everything for everybody. It's impossible and sets you up for failure. Make yourself a priority – how can you be there for others, if your burnt out emo on- ally, physically, mentally and/or spiritually. Making yourself a priority allows you the wellbeing to be there for others. Clear your emo onal clu er – become aware of your thoughts. If our thoughts are nega ve, judgmental, and self-cri cal, you will stay in a state of nega vity. Moods/ emo ons are contagious. Is this what you want to pass down to your kids, friends, co-workers, etc.? What am I doing to make this world a be er place? You should be living the legacy you want to leave. Ask the ques on daily: How can I make this world a be er place? Your acts of kindness can change the world. Never hold on to anger, blame or resentment, it only hurts you. When we hold on to anger, it affects every choice/decision we make. We don't want to make decisions based on anger or fear. Forgiveness is a process done for you and you are only. It doesn't jus fy or excuse anyone's behavior, it allows you to have the power to move forward. Forgiveness is the Tips - Con't on page 15 Tips For An Emotional Healthy Life By Diane Lang Diversity Rules Magazine| Sept 2022 | 13

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